Mikashuo and the Secrets of Mount Mikatsu

[Ryo' 10]

 

 

Genre: RPG

Theme: Mystery, Adventure

Progression:

 

Demo will be release as soon as I finished Chapter 1 of the project(which will probably be next year).

 

 

 

 

Okay... so, It's my first time posting a game, so I have no idea on what am I doing. I just read and followed the instructions. Uhh... well, let's do this!

 

“Mikashuo and the Secrets of Mount Mikatsu†is based on a Role Play with the same name. The Role Play went inactive, so I got bored and decided to make an RPG out of it. So... yeah, there are a whole bunch of people participated in developing the game(story-wise), so I’ll be placing their names respectively.

 

This project is only my pastime. Expect irregular updates. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once upon a time, Izanagi, the god of creation and life, had built a mountain on an island for his deceased wife, Izanami. For years, he had stayed to this mountain and weep, as his tears became the rivers of Mount Mikatsu, as Izanagi had named it.

 

But Izanagi had to return to the heavens to resume his godly duties, and so he created a town, south of the mountain, and created inhabitants of the town as its guardians. Thus, the town of Mikashuo was born. Mikashuo had became a town blessed by the gods, the rivers never ceased on flowing, the crops were always bountiful and plenty. They thanked Izanagi for it and created a shrine for him atop Mount Mikatsu.

 

But there is one god that envied Izanagi, it was Tsukuyomi, the god of the moon. As Izanagi and the other Gods blessed the city, Tsukuyomi cursed it.

 

“By day, Mikashuo is heaven to you but by the time midnight falls upon this town, let the howls of the moon tremble and blight upon you!â€

 

Tsukuyomi summoned creatures under his wing. They are called Tsukioni (Tsuki-No-Oni) or the Moon Demons. They attack every night, as a way for Tsukuyomi to scare the residents of Mikashuo. However, the god lost its control to the creatures under the influence of Izanagi’s aura around Mount Mikatsu. With the two godly powers combined, the Moon Demons were unstoppable. Even Izanagi and Tsukuyomi were powerless against the developed Moon Demons. 

 

But one fateful night, a warrior arrived, clothed in black. He said that he is under the goddess of death’s guidance. He wields the power to stop the Tsukionis, giving it “deathâ€. The Tsukionis feared him and retreated to Mount Mikatsu. Izanagi asked of the warrior’s identity. He said he is the son of Izanami and a mortal. Tsukuyomi was punished after by sealing his powers to create more moon demons.

 

From that day forth, Izanagi knew that danger would come forth in the land. He had witnessed the power of the half-god. So Izanagi had made a rule that every half of a century, the gods would choose a mortal that whom they would marry and bear a child. The children would be brought up in Mikashuo as their town and their place to harness their powers as demigods, and finally, to vanquish these vile creatures known as 'Tsukinonis'.

 

-written by Alekszandre/Ydah

 

 

 

Very short summary:

 

In an island named Mikashuo, there is a sacred mountain called Mount Mikatsu. The mountain is infested by ‘Tsukionis’ or Moon Demons. Tsukionis attack the town and threatens humanity. Izanagi, the sumpreme God selects a group of people called ‘The Chosen Ones’ to protect the town of Mikashuo and cleanse the evil of Mount Mikatsu. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Mikashuo RPG†has a Japanese-themed setting and the locations could be based on the modern places in Japan with the exception of the main setting, the island of Mikashuo and the sacred mountain Mikatsu.

 

Most of the features of the game would be based on the made-up legend of Mikashuo and Mount Mikatsu. The time frame would be the post-modern period (Our time, I guess). 

 

Japanese culture would be involved here, including the gods and goddesses of Japan that would have a big impact on the storyline. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-incomplete list-

 

Main Characters:

 

 

Atora Itsuma

Age: 17

Gender: Male

Race: Human

Personality: Assertive, Stubborn, Bold

 

Background

Atora came from a normal family from northern japan. His parents are normal folks but both from a lineage of Samurai, which happens to practice some of their traditions today. Atora has been taught how to use a sword but he fancies small daggers as they are easily concealed.

 

Atora came to Mikashuo after receiving a strange letter which asked for him to visit the place. He felt a strange aura coming out of the letter, and then he set off immediately despite his father's disapproval... After a weeks stay, Atora was visited by his father and was given the family sword, saying that it is for his protection, as he senses evil aura around the island. He also stated that the family sword had the power to kill demons, to which Atora head about from the elders.

 

 

 

 

John Armani Grace

Age: 17

Gender: Male

Race: Demi-human(Lesser)

Personality: Responsible, Organized, Adaptive

 

Background:

John is an orphan; Larry Grace, his adopted father, was never clear with what happened to them, but he kept insisting that his father was a hero. At the age of 6, Larry had started training him in foreign forms of self-defense, including Sambo, Capoeira and even Kalarippayattu. He was also taught how to speak and write Latin, Nihonggo, Katakana and Kanji; he never paid attention to those lessons, though. He kept asking Larry why he had to learn such things, which the other answered with a simple shrug, saying "You'll need it, kid." He didn't complain further though, for he liked training, and it was a way to bond with his 'father.'

 

After finishing primary studies on America, Larry and John moved to Mikashuo. However, a year after they moved, Larry was mysteriously killed in the nearby woods, where signs of the assault lead to the conclusion of a wild animal attack, probably a bear. Now, John lives alone in the house his late father-in-law had purchased.

 

 

 

 

Aitheria Osterna

Age: 17

Gender: Female

Race: Demi-human

Personality: Vigilant, Dutiful, Resourceful

 

Background:

The Osterna family were once well known for their craft as assassins and demon hunters in Great Britain, protecting the country from the shadows ever since the Dark Ages. At the present, they are now known as a trading group although they still continue from the background of society.

 

During her childhood, Aitheria would spend her time out in the fields, loving the feel of the wind enveloping her and whenever her father's was away, she’d sneak in her father’s immense library, wanting to know more about the world. But, one night, a tragedy struck as their entire village was suddenly engulfed in fire. Trying to escape with some of the villagers, they were killed one by one, including her father. Too shocked to scream out, Aitheria backed away from the gruesome sight and started running away, only to trip on a small ledge, banging her head and losing consciousness. Due to the shock and trauma of what happened that night Aitheria lost her memories and was found wandering in the streets in a mute state by a female hunter, Elizabeth Ostera. 

 

From then on, Elizabeth became Aitheria's adoptive mother and mentor, showering her with parental love and lavish praises and teaching her the ropes on becoming an Osterna hunter. At the age of 17, Aitheria was sent to Japan upon the request of the Japanese government, clearly worried about the disappearances in one of the country's island. She was to go undercover as a student there and investigate the recent murders as well as the dark rumors surrounding the village.

 

 

 

 

Hikari Heartfelt

Age: 16

Gender: Female

Race Demi-Human

Personality: Kind, Caring, Sensitive

 

Background:

Hikari and Ria were sisters, both bearing the name of the Heartfelt family, the ancestral line of exorcists living in Tokyo. Hikari was bestowed as the next candidate for their line of Shrine Maidens. She didn't want to become a Shrine Maiden because it was said that everyone who became a Shrine Maiden in their family was killed after the night of their initiation. The next day she was given the crystal ring, Arunafelz, that was passed down from their ancestral line of maidens. Having this in her possession, she thought she could break the chain by running away. But, at that very night, her elder sister Ria went missing.

 

Hikari hears of several rumors about a group of demons that were sighted in a small island named Mikashuo not too long ago. It was possible that this said group might be the culprits behind Ria missing. Hikari travels to the said island in hopes of finding those and her sister.

 

 

 

 

Tanuki (real name: Kyosha)

Age:  50+ (has the maturity and looks of a 15 year old human)

Gender: Male

Race: Half-blood Tsukioni

Personality: Mischievous, Anti-social, Solitary

 

Background:

Kyosha is an offspring between a Pureblood Tsukioni and a female human resident of Mikashuo. As a Halfblood, he was ostracized in both Tsukioni and human communities. When his powers did manifest, he accidentally shapeshifted into a raccoon dog, earning him his nickname. Soon afterwards, his father left the family, and his mother progressively became more ill. Across the years of watching her mother suffer, Kyosha developed a hatred for his father and eventually rejected the name his father gave him, preferring to be called Tanuki instead. He honed his skills according to the legend of the Tanuki, particularly in transforming leaves into money in order to buy food and medicine. However, all this helped was delay his mother's death. In the end, his mother told him not to blame himself because humans are only mortal and will die anyway. She also insisted him to not hate his father, saying that his father had always loved them. At her mother's dying breath, he exclaimed that he never understood anything.

 

Decades later in his life, Tanuki had become as mischievous as his namesake legend. He learned to change his appearance into that of a human in order to blend in with society. He neither goes to Mount Mikatsu nor encounters other Tsukioni. His blood boiled upon hearing the rumor that the recent murder at Mount Mikatsu was caused by his ancestors. This in itself was an acceptance of his Tsukioni bloodline, and soon he unlocked an unusual ability to control shadows. The fact that he had to acknowledge his original name whenever using it didn't help, but he keeps it in mind as he continues to learn more about his father, as well as watching the mysteries of Mikashuo unfold.

 

 

 

 

Tatsuyo "Yoh" Kagekaze

Age: 17

Gender: Male

Race: Demi-Human (Lesser)

Personality: Calm, Optimistic, Easy-going

 

Background:

His father, Tanatosu Kagekaze was born at Mikashou and lived a normal life as an orphan of the Kagekaze family. They own a shrine at the foot of mount Mikatsu, in order to honor their anscestral Goddess, Izanami. 

 

Time passed and few deaths were reported near at the foot of mount Mikatsu. Rumors spread about incidents of death near at the shrine, few people began to hate the Kagekaze family for these numerous incidents. The officials blamed the Kagekaze shrine for all of these incidents. The shrine was shut down. Until one night, it was set on fire. Tanatosu and her wife died. Luckily, their two children, Tatsuyo, and her younger sister Takami survived. Takami was taken to America to study, leaving Tatsuyo at Mikashou alone. After that no one again ever mention anything about what happened at Kagekaze shrine.

 

 

 

 

Yulia Tokarev

Age: 27

Gender: Female

Race: Demi-human

Personality: Practical, Mature, Dependable

The Tokarev have been a family of Russian musicians and composers ever since the reign of the Romanovs. The Tokarev are masters in the art of music, composing numerous songs that contributed to Russia and to the world. The current head and Yulia’s father, Alexander Tokarev is a successful pianist and violinist. They lived in a mansion in Siberia.

 

Yulia traveled across the world, to Europe to USA. For seven years, she became a popular singer that is capable of making people happy with her songs and give inspiration. Most of her songs, she compose it herself and even played it using either the violin or the piano.

 

 

 

 

Yuuki Shimono

Age: 14

Gender: Female

Race: Human

Personality: Dutiful, Emotionless Loyal

 

Background:

The Shimono Clan is one of the three Sword Houses that still exists since the Sengoku period. Because their ancestors were once a family of Samurais, each and every single member of the Shimono household is required to learn the way of the sword for generations.

 

Yuuki is the only daughter of the current head of the Shimono Clan. Until her 14th birthday, she lived a sheltered life like a caged bird. She is the first female member of the Shimono Clan to wield Dual Swords and surpassed her father. Her sword style is based on Iai-do; where she draws her blade faster than the naked eye, and then returns it to its scabbard.

 

As part of her training to be the next head, Yuuki has been sent to Mikashuo in-order to hone her swordsmanship and was enrolled at Mikashuo Middle School. But the mysteries of Mount Mikatsu and Mikashuo town remains unknown to her.

 

 

 

 

Hideki Kinoshita

Age: 16

Gender: Male

Race: Human

Personality: Aloof, Happy-go-lucky, Random

 

Background:

Found by his adoptive father while on a small business trip to Mikashuo. His father always tells him that he was an orphan though in a way that he didn't hold it against him. Hideki didn't care much anyway. And "Pops" didn't allow him to use their family name so Hideki was given the surname "Kinoshita" since that's where his "Pops" find him; under the shade of a tree. Hideki grew up to be quite a "weird" child, taking interest in few people engage themselves in or give effort to, such as; Stage Magic, Concept of Superheroes(He likes being able to help people.), Temporal Paradoxes(He likes it for that "Something impossible becomes achieved.).

 

His adoptive father was a great stage magician rather than just being a manager of a certain branch of a company. He tried to teach it to Hideki ,at the age of 5, in which Hideki learned quite easily since he took interest because he had 'nothing' to do anyway. He actually learned how to hide most of his things without people knowing it, though he uses it only for good reasons for he believes that "Great Power comes Great Responsibility - Stan Lee"

 

 

 

 

Uena Sarae Silvercloud

Age: Turning 16

Gender: ??

Race: Human

Pesonality: Kind, Polite, Reserved

 

Background:

Uena is a Half-blooded Japanese living in England together with the Russian side of the Silvercloud family. Uena's mother was raised differently from the traditional way the decendants of the Sarae family would, and so she unwittingly broke a family tradition and later married a foreigner. The prestgious Silvercloud family and it's descendants were mostly prodigies and were taught academics at an early age, at the same time teaching temperment and also art. Uena's parents, however, decided their child to have a different lifestyle, one of her choosing, and sent the young Uena to college at the age of 14. Uena was a favored child, and received a notable amount of wealth. Uena knows little about the Sarae family, only that they lived somewhere in Japan and that they have a patron god.

 

Uena was an isolated child, befriending only those whom the Silvercloud family trusted, this caused Uena to have less than desirable social skills. Uena is also very passive, preferring to be talked to instead of taking the initiative in a conversation. Uena was also protected inside the safety of the home, causing Uena to be a bit reckless from time to time.

 

 

 

 

Marche Edelweiss

 Age: 24

Gender: Male

Race: Demi-Human

Personality: Competitive, Dependable, Solitary

 

Background:

Marche lived before at the slums of England with his family. His mother is a fruit vendor and his "father" is said to have died before he was born.

 

Marche got fond of cards and gambling. He joined dark alley gambling for the sake that he can feed the family and provide them.

 

One night, Marche was on his way home from gambling when there was a big ruckus near his house. The police were carrying bloodied and lifeless bodies... of his family. The neighbors said that a group of men was looking for Marche. However, they were not able to find him and took it out on his family.

 

 

 

 

Ramius Hamilton

Age: 24

Gender: Male

Race: Demi-Human (Lesser)

Personality: Assertive, Bold, Mature

 

Background:

Ramius was born on July 23, 1988. His father was Robert Hamilton, the president and CEO of Hamilton Banking Corporation in Ireland. His mother was Yukari Yamazaki, a priestess of bishamon and came from the main shrine of bishamon in Japan. The Rune Order possessed the ability to use rune magic, ancient words of the past. It varies from one person to another. The Hamilton clan were mostly rune knights, fighters who can use rune magic or omyoudo magic together with a sword.

 

He was sent to Japan for two reasons: one was to fulfill to the old covenant and two, to meet his betrothed, Hasegawa Kisara in the island of Mikashuo.

 

-BlackGate

 

 

 

 

Other Characters:

 

 

Raikami Kurosu

Age: ??

Gender: Male

Race: Demi-Human

Personality: Competitive, Responsible, Assertive, Leader-like

 

Background:

Offspring of Izanagi, God of All Creations. Miiyabi is his twin sister. He is task to look over the Chosen ones, and guide them throughout their mission.

 

 

Miiyabi Kurosu

 Age: ??

Gender: Female

Race: Demi-Human

Personality: Dependable, Kind, Caring

 

Background:

Offspring of Izanagi, God of All Creations. Raikami is her twin brother. He followed Raikami to Mikashuo in order to help him with his task. 

 

 

Kaline Houkounin

Age: ??

Gender: Female

Race: Familiar

Personality: Kind, Caring, Polite

 

Background:

Raikami's familiar. She helps the Chosen Ones a bunch of times. She's also a maid.

 

 

 

 

 

 

-incomplete list-

 

Mikashuo 

Mikashuo is a town located in Sanbu District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of June 2008, the town had an estimated population of 11,423 and a population density of 202 persons per km². The total area was 94.33 km² on low tide, and 89.43 km² on high tide.

 

 Mikashuo houses Mt. Mikatsu, and is located 21.18 km south off the coast of Yokoshibahikari, Japan. The town rests on the island of the same name: Mikashuo. Because of its isolation, the main method of transportation to the mainland is by sea. Mikashuo is known for the abundance of shrines which surround the mountain.

 

Mount Mikatsu

A sacred mountain located at the island of Mikashuo. It is said that Izanagi, the God of all creations, built the mountain for his deceased wife. However, the mountain is inhibited by these vile creatures known as ‘Tsukionis’.

 

The Chosen Ones

A set of individuals selected by the supreme God, Izanagi. They are tasked to protect the town of Mikashuo from these so-called ‘Tsukionis’.

 

Gods and Goddesses

There many Gods and Goddesses, each of them governs a specific type of nature.

The List of Gods:

-Izanagi, the God of All Creation

-Izanami, the Goddess of Death

-Tsukiyomi, the God of the Moon

-Amaterasu, the Goddess of the Sun

-Susanoo, the God of the Sea

-Bishamon, the God of War

-Fujin, the Goddess of the Wind

-Raijin, the God of Lightning

-Akuma, the God of Demons

 

Patron God/Goddess

Humans can worship their own God by choice. Although they cannot use that God’s powers, they will receive blessings from that God/Goddess.

 

Demi-Human

Beings born from one mortal parent and one god parent. They are deemed that they can do something that the gods cannot do. One of which is to feat against Tsukionis and Youkais. 

 

Lesser Demi-Human

Beings born of from Two Demi-Humans. They have the same capabilities of a Demi-Human, though some of their powers are limited.

 

Tsukioni

Tsukionis or moon-demons are creatures of the night created by the Moon God, Tsukiyomi. They are the beasts that resides the Sacred Mountain of Mikashuo, Mount Mikatsu. They are made for only one purpose; to wreck havoc across the town of Mikashuo. However, the Tsukionis grew stronger over time, they developed sentience, and some of them strayed away from Tsukiyomi’s Order.

 

Pure-blood Tsukioni

Are Tsukionis summoned by Tsukiyomi or born from two other purebloods. They appear as wolves once they step at the boundaries of the mount. They can transform to human to be able to adapt to the human realm.

 

Half-blood Tsukioni

Tsukionis that are born from a human and a pure-blooded Tsukioni. They have the form of a human but can transform into a silver wolf.

 

Youkai

Beings born or created by the god of Yomi, Akuma. They roam around the world hiding from the curious and prying eyes of humans. Are they good or are they evil? Even if a Youkai chooses his or her own path, Akuma shall remain neutral no matter what. 

 

Humans

A creation of the god of all, Izanagi. He gave life to beings that bear no power, bear no magic within their grasps. But why would this god create defenceless creatures at his disposal? As for supernaturals have reached their peak of power, the humans are free. They can do things that others cannot and they are protected by the heavens. Beings with limitless potentials, what role will they play in the world full of monsters, gods and super beings?

 

“Creatures born out of my power, and yet I still wonder of what they can do.†- Izanagi

 

 

 

 

 

 

All screenshots are temporary. It might change once I added in the other custom tilesets.And No, i don't know how to parallax, I'm planning to learn it though.

 

simple title screen

 

simple command menu

 

 

Other screenshots

 

 

 

Holy-crap, I suck at mapping... >.<

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battle System

 

Makes use of Tankentai's sideview battle system, combined with the Moghunter's AdvanceBattleHud.

 

 

 

Enemy Encounters

 

No Random Encounters –  Uses Moghunter's SensorRange script, so that you can see the mob sprites and will chase you if you get close.

 

 

 

God/Goddess Worship System

 

Uses Galv's Instance Variable Bar Script to display the worship points gauge.

 

To Worship a God/Goddess, talk to the messenger, each God/Goddess has their own messenger located in shrines throughout the map. 

 

You can get worship points through offering a gift to the God/Goddess. Different Gods require different gifts. These gifts can be obtained in many ways, it can be a reward from quests, found in treasure chests, some are dropped by mobs.

 

When you reach a certain quota in the Worship gauge, you will receive a special gift from the God/Goddess you are worshiping. 

 

Why worship a God/Goddess?

Why? because why the f*ck not? Each time you make an offering to a God to increase the worship points, you recieve rewards depending on who's the God you are worshiping.

 

Furthermore, if you reach a certain amount of worship points, you will receive a special gift(the reward may vary from different Gods). These rewards are called "Godly Items", only obtainable through God/Goddess Worship. These items will help you a lot throughout your journey.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-incomplete list-

 

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT:

Ryo

 

STORY , PLOT, & CHARACTERS:

Everyone who participated in the RP

AgentE

Alekszandre - Role Play GM

BlackGate

Enigma

GCPHRuneKnight

Noodles

Ragu

Ryo

SoennoKaito - Role Play Sub-GM

Soranium21 - Role Play Sub-GM

Vert - Role Play Sub-GM

Youkai 

 

MAPPER:

Ryo

 

EVENTER:

Ryo

 

RESOURCES:

Celianna

Mack

Grandmadeb

Matsuo Kaito

Between Truth and Fantasy

Cho

Ying

Avadan

famitsu.com

Character Machine by Erangot

Enterbrain

 

SCRIPTS:

Yanfly Engine Ace  - 

Ace Item Menu, 

System Options, 

Shop Options, 

Ace Status Menu, 

Command Equip,

Event Window, 

Command Window Icons, 

Party System, 

Skill Menu, 

Skill Cost Manager,

Hide Menu Skill, 

Learn Skill Engine, 

Extra Param Formula

Moghunter  - 

Rin Title Screen,

Advance Load Bar, 

Scene File A(Save screen), 

Advance Battle Hud, 

Battle Cursor, 

Battle Result, 

Event Sensor Range, 

Light Layout, 

Weather Ex

Galv  - 

Variable Bar, 

New Item Indicator

Victor Engine - 

Light Effects

Tankentai  -

Sideview Battle System

Neonblack  - 

Passive Skill System

Fomar0153  - 

Equip Requirements

 

 

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

LevelUp!Games forums

Mikashuo and the Secrets of Mount Mikatsu Roleplay Thread

 

 

If your name is not on the list but should be there, please tell me.

 

 

Not yet available.

 

 

No links available

Edited November 21, 2013 by Ryo'

[Heartfeltcurse 195]

I will have to try this game when you release the demo (and I am amused by the fact that there is a person whose last name resembles the screen name I have been using in different places for almost a year now)

[Tsarmina 2,612]

I like this enough ^-^ I think your title screen is really bright in contrast to the dark silhouette, but that's just a nitpicky thing of mine. And your maps aren't too bad--though they are a little TOO neat and perfect, even for a well-kept city/town.

[Ryo' 10]

Wow! comments... lol

 

 

@Heartfeltcurse

Thanks! please look forward for the demo. (although I'm not sure how long it will take before I can release it. I'm remaking the prologue. That progress bar is lying! lol)

 

 

@Tsarmina

Thanks! Yeah... the title screen seems a bit too bright for a pretty 'dark?' game. I might change that or remove the silhouette. And maps is... yeah, I always thought there's something strange about the town. It looked... too straight. lol. Well, I'm remaking some of it though.

 

 

 

Anyway, thanks for dropping by guys! Have a nice day!

[Heartfeltcurse 195]

Always remember that a designer's three best friends are persistence, determination, and the ability to make free time where there is none to be found.  and what script are you usuing for the battle system? It doesn't look at all like the one Ace has on default.

[Ryo' 10]

b-but... my only best friend is laziness, lol. jk, jk.

 

As for the scripts, I'm using Tankentai's script for the sideview battle system(I actually want to use animated battlers, the problem is... I can't make animated battlers xD). As for the Battle Hud, I'm using Moghunter's Advance Battle Hud to make those hp/mp/tp bars look cool and show the actors' face.

 

I also want to use Galv's Menu Themes(because it looks badass), though I'm not sure if it works well with Yanfly Engine.

 

 

Dun worry I'll fix the credit list on the next update. I'll make it more detailed, so you guys would know what script did I use for this stuff and that stuff.

Edited November 18, 2013 by Ryo'

[Heartfeltcurse 195]

Awesome, thank you ( might go try those scripts out for myself one day). and good luck with your game, if you need any help, its never a bad idea to ask yea?

[Tsarmina 2,612]

Love Galv's menus (bless you Galv if you read this!) and I think it'll be fine with Yanfly's engine, but meh; when in doubt, try it out!

I'd consider changing up the bushes a little, or little things like that. For example replace s couple of them with withery-er spots, leaf-bare trees, and add some pebbles or scattered leaves around, just to liven the scene up a little.

[Ryo' 10]

Aight! Time for an update. I guess...

 

I already finished the Worship System for the game. Here's a lil' preview. 

Script used for the cute lil bar over there: Galv's Instance Variable Bar

 

 

God/Goddess Worship System

 

To Worship a God/Goddess, talk to the messenger, each God/Goddess has their own messenger located in shrines throughout the map. 

 

 

You can get worship points through offering a gift to the God/Goddess. Different Gods require different gifts. These gifts can be obtained in many ways, it can be a reward from quests, found in treasure chests, some are dropped by mobs.

 

 

When you reach a certain quota in the Worship gauge, you will recieve a special gift from the God/Goddess you are worshiping. 

 

 

Why worship a God/Goddess?

Why? because why the f*ck not? Each time you make an offering to a God to increase the worship points, you receive rewards depending on who's the God you are worshiping.

 

Furthermore, if you reach a certain amount of worship points, you will receive a special gift(the reward may vary from different Gods). These rewards are called "Godly Items", only obtainable through God/Goddess Worship. These items will help you a lot throughout your journey.

[Heartfeltcurse 195]

If we had this system in real life,  I would stop being athiest.

[Tsarmina 2,612]

If you just get points for worshiping and get rewards for worshiping (which apparently doesn't cost energy or anything like that) then what's to stop people from just worshiping the same person over and over and over and over until they get lots of rewards for, essentially, just pressing Enter? :x

[+ randomstranger 60]

I thought you needed a gift to worship, so it does cost something... right?

[Ryo' 10]

Yeap, you need certain items to worship. And different Gods require different gifts, which will be hard to find(or maybe not). I'm also thinking if I should implement a rule like, you can only worship one God at a time. Something like if you are currently worshiping a God, and you start worshiping another God, the worship points for the other God will decrease, or something like that. But meh, it'll just make things more complicated. 

 

Anyway, I should start focusing on mapping, well, if my laziness goes away, that is. curse me and my lack of motivation to do stuffs.

[Heartfeltcurse 195]

Yeap, you need certain items to worship. And different Gods require different gifts, which will be hard to find(or maybe not). I'm also thinking if I should implement a rule like, you can only worship one God at a time. Something like if you are currently worshiping a God, and you start worshiping another God, the worship points for the other God will decrease, or something like that. But meh, it'll just make things more complicated. 

 

Anyway, I should start focusing on mapping, well, if my laziness goes away, that is. curse me and my lack of motivation to do stuffs.

If your mapping can be done with basic Ace resourses (or resources that can legally be obtained for free) I'll do some of the mapping for you. I'm currently working on improving my mapping, so it should be a good experience for me, and less work for you.

[Ryo' 10]

I use ace resources and some custom tiles made by good people.

 

Thanks for the offer, but, I'm not really planning to recruit people. But... I dunno, maybe some other time, I guess.

 

But really, thanks for the offer, I appreciate that there are people that are willing to help. 

[Heartfeltcurse 195]

 

I use ace resources and some custom tiles made by good people.

 

Thanks for the offer, but, I'm not really planning to recruit people. But... I dunno, maybe some other time, I guess.

 

But really, thanks for the offer, I appreciate that there are people that are willing to help. 

 

Well, alright then. You ever change your mind though, I'm open.

[Tsarmina 2,612]

@Ryo: Oh. I guess I should have read more closely XD Well, seems a great system anyway ^-^ But I think you should be able to worship more than one god/dess at once...I mean, polytheists and all. Just a suggestion ^-^

[The Second 16]

I don't see very much to complain about with your mapping, the maps may be somewhat blocky, but honestly, most of the real world is pretty blocky as well.  For the more grassy areas, you could try putting dirt paths where the high traffic areas would naturally be; for the neighborhood areas, I'd make some custom road tiles, complete with yellow stripes, and some road signs.

 

Anyway, I look forward to seeing what you do with this, as I'm a big fan of eastern mythology.

 

Also, good luck with your development.

[RoseGuardian 42]

This game looks and sounds very interesting.  I can't wait to check it out.

Edited November 25, 2013 by RoseGuardian

[Ryo' 10]

@Tsarmina

Yeah... that seems logical. Plus eventing the "worship-only-one-God-policy" will be a pain. Guess I'll go with polytheism then.

 

@The Second

Thanks! I'm currently searching for good road tiles. Anyway, it's loosely based on japanese mythology. The only thing common about it are the Gods/Goddesses, but the lore of the island itself is all made up   

 

@RoseGuardian

Thanks man! please look forward for it.

 

 

Anyway... I'll take a break from this for a while. You know that feeling when your working on a certain project and then you just feel like... "meh, I just can't!". Yeah! that! So yeah, I'll be straying away for a few days, but dun worry, I'll be back. Okay, bye! 

[Tsarmina 2,612]

I totally understand. There are those lazy days I have when I just want to say "Meh, forget life" and leave for a while. Be back from hiatus quickly, though, okay? ^-^